Baptism for the Dead: A Biblical Ministry for the Deceased

You may have already lost loved ones and are wondering about their salvation. Or you may know that many people will die during the Last Days in the Great Tribulation. This video outlines the plan of salvation and how the Lord offers a second chance.

Join us for this 9-minute video, outlining God's ministry for the Deceased, in offering them the opportunity on the other side of the Veil, to progress spiritually. Life continues beyond this mortal life. Every soul can choose whether to accept or reject the Gospel in life, and after death.

Spiritual progression continues by receiving God's teachings and then being willing to make Covenants with God. God is Merciful, but he is also Just, and law and order in God's ways, are still part of the universe whether on earth or in heaven. Baptism for the Dead is the gateway for them, but it depends upon the living doing something for them! Doing proxy temple baptism for them, and other Gospel ordinances.

Discover some of the scriptures behind this little-known or understood Biblical doctrine!

Scriptural Sources:

1. Genealogy-- Anybody who has read the Bible will likely notice that genealogy was important to the Israelite people. Also, other old civilizations throughout the world have done extensive genealogies. Criticism about genealogical work for spiritual reasons, proclaimed by some Christians, quoting 1st Timothy 1:4 about "endless genealogies," is done in ignorance of the meaning of the Apostle Paul's statement. His statement was because of those of their time who thought that birth lineage (and the Mosaic Law) was enough when it came to salvation. This concept of salvation needing more than lineage, was also the teaching of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:9 and Luke 3:8) .

Jesus said in Matthew 28: 18-20 he said to Teach all nations, and to baptize. People live and people die. The dead are included as all must hear his gospel and decide whether to accept or reject.

In order of presentation in the video: These are KJV references.
1. Revelation 20: 12
2. Joshua 24: 15
3. Malachi 4: 4-6
4. John 3: 5
5. Matthew 16: 19
6. Acts 24: 15
7. Revelation 20:12 (again)
8. 1st Peter 4: 5-6
9. 1st Peter 3: 18-20
10. 1st Corinthians 15: 29
11. 1st Kings 7: 23, 25
12. John 8: 32
13. John 5: 25

Other Referred items:
14. April 3, 1836 event in the Kirtland Temple - See Latter Day Saint scripture book, Doctrine and Covenants, section 110.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/110?lang=eng

15. For quotes about early Church Fathers mentioning ministry set by Christ, for the deceased, see Book: Mormonism and Early Christianity, by Hugh Nibley.

16. President Joseph F. Smith's divine vision in regards to Christ's visit to the Spirit World after his crucifixion, and about the Gospel offered to the deceased. October 3, 1918. Doctrine and Covenants 138.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138?lang=eng

Thanks also for the many images publicly available, especially from sources from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (media or news sources from the church).
(particularly the pictures of Latter Day Saints Temples' baptismal fonts, in different locations around the USA and the world).

Picture of Laie Oahu Temple in Hawaii, credit goes to Jeffrey Favero Fine Art Photography, https://jeffreyfavero.com/product/uncategorized/laie-hawaii-temple/

This video was originally uploaded to YouTube March 6, 2024 by the same channel owner as this channel.